The concepts of gratefulness and humility exist in practically every facet of Japanese culture and language, from the use of formal speech when talking
to superiors and the subtle gradations of bowing to giving lavish compliments and always conducting oneself appropriately in the homes of others.
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Going to Japan? This unfussy modern guide guarantees you keep it polite and get it right!
This revised and updated edition of the Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples and features expanded information on new museums and gardens now open year-round for viewing.
Marc Peter Keane's personal journey through 100 Japanese gardens, looking at them with a designer’s eye.
